The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Eel River Township, pages 568-569
Henderson Cook, deceased, was born Aug. 16, 1820, in Surrey County, N. C., a son of John and Edith J. Cook, who were also natives of North Carolina. He came to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1844, and was there married to Miss Nancy J. Banta, who was born at Madison, Ind., March 31, 1832, a daughter of Cornelius and Rebecca (Eccles) Banta. Seven children have been born to them--Horace G., Edgar W. (deceased), Lulu M., Edith R., John B., Charles M. and Edward J. Three of the above named--John, Edith and Lulu--are teachers in the public schools of this county. Mr. Cook settled on a farm in the west part of the township in March, 1872, where he remained till his death, which occurred Sept. 23, 1884. He was esteemed by all who knew him for his many virtues and sterling integrity. In politics he affiliated with the Republican party. His widow still resides on the home farm, and is the owner of 160 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.